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The SECURE Act  not only imposes significant changes on retirement plans but also offers optional provisions that employers may want to incorporate into their 401(k) and 403(b) retirement plans.  There has been a lot of media attention on the whole array of SECURE Act changes which are phased in over the next few years. So, […]

There has been a significant change in federal law that may require your business to report information about its beneficial owners and principals. The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) became effective on January 1, 2024, and impacts nearly everyone operating a business through a legal entity such as a corporation, limited liability company, limited partnership or […]

Golan Christie Taglia partner Beverly A. Berneman explains the faults with patenting abstract ideas for time tracking software in a recent entry in her IP Blawg. In the post, Bev outlines the suit that Realtime Tracker Inc. brought against RELX, Inc., in which Realtime alleged that RELX’s “Juris Suite Timer” software infringed on Realtime’s billing […]

Golan Christie Taglia is proud to announce that 15 firm attorneys have been selected to the prestigious 2024 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. The featured attorneys are as follows: Super Lawyers · Darrin S. Baim · David J. Ben-Dov · Robert R. Benjamin · Beverly A. Berneman · Margaret A. Christie · Margaret […]

In recognition of Black History Month, Golan Christie Taglia honors the achievements and enduring legacy of the Black American community. We stand firm in our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and continue to take measures to advance our DEI goals. The Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee, led by Partners Brianna Golan and Leynee Cruz […]

If you have a registered trademark or a pending application, you may receive an email from a company warning you about someone else who is trying to register your trademark. If you read further, the email will tell you about the importance of using a trademark watch service to monitor potential conflicts with your trademark.  […]

Golan Christie Taglia is delighted to announce that Anthony J. (“AJ”) Wenn has joined the firm as a senior associate. AJ concentrates his practice in intellectual property, with extensive experience prosecuting, litigating and licensing utility patents. In addition, he is adept at negotiating and drafting research and collaboration agreements, non-disclosure agreements, patent purchase contracts, patent […]

Golan Christie Taglia is pleased to announce that Bradley Lohsl has joined the firm as an associate. Brad concentrates his practice in the areas of commercial and business litigation. Brad has extensive experience handling cases involving merger and acquisition litigation, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty and products liability. He provides practical and strategic […]

Golan Christie Taglia is pleased to announce that Derrick Loving has joined the firm as an associate. Derrick handles matters involving commercial and business litigation, estate and trust litigation and bankruptcy. Derrick advocates for the rights and interests of debtors and creditors in bankruptcy cases and aids trustees and beneficiaries of trusts when litigation arises. […]